New Legislation Introduced to Fight Driver Abuses at Ports
Rep. Grace Napolitano (D-CA) and Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) introduced two separate bills on Capitol Hill that are aimed at addressing labor and environmental issues at our nation’s ports.
Truckers raise more than $40k in annual Special Olympics convoy
There were 145 trucks registered for the event and 111 participated in the convoy. Special olympics athletes were able to ride in the trucks as part of the convoy.
Sysco Quebec ordered to remove driver-facing cameras
SAINT-HYACINTHE, Que. — The Quebec Superior Court has officially sided with truck drivers in a five-year battle concerning driver-facing cameras. On Sept. 11, Sysco Quebec was ordered by the court to remove driver-facing cameras in all of its trucks, claiming…
Work underway to improve truck parking in Southern Ontario
TORONTO, Ont. — A study into truck parking and rest stops in Southern Ontario is underway and the findings could lead to the improved availability and quality of truck stops along major highways. SPR Associates, a research and consulting firm in…
The biggest risk of the ELD mandate isn’t what you think it is
“Day two of ELD use. I’m done…Sooo frustrating. Not planning on using it again until someone can tell me more on how this thing works. One video two days before I get my unit operational and I’m supposed to figure…
NYC to Test Ban on Curbside Deliveries
The city will also be expanding its off-hour delivery program for businesses that are interested in receiving deliveries during less busy times.
Teamsters must accept reality of self-driving trucks
Driverless trucks will take some getting used to, but that does not make them the Halloween demon that the Teamsters make them out to be.
In fact, few industries stand to gain as much from the implementation of driverless vehicle technology as fre…
USPS Awards Spartan Motors $214M for Delivery Vehicles
The U.S. Postal Service has ordered 2,000 fleet vehicles from Spartan Motors on a $214 million contract for two types of delivery trucks with Utilimaster bodies, the vehicle manufacturer announced.
Earnings Watch: ODFL Earnings Increase Almost 20%, UPS Profit Remains Strong
The mainly less-than-truckload fleet Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. has reported its profit rose nearly 20% in the third quarter of the year, due in part to a better overall economy and freight rates.
Trump Adminstration Moves to Establish Drone Policy
The Trump Administration issued a memorandum on Oct. 25th directing the Department of Transportation to establish a program in conjunction with state and local governments to regulate drone operation in delivery applications.